At 5:47am on November 8th the SVFD was requested mutual aid to Yorktown with a tanker for a reported structure fire on Baptist Church Road. Shortly after dispatch Car 2442 and Engine 188 (acting tanker) were on the road. Yorktown FD members were met with a large two story residential house with fire throughout. Upon arrival of the Somers units Engine 188 began shuttling water from the nearest fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, 11/2/19, the SVFD hosted it's annual open house. Families were invited to participate in fire and EMS demonstrations, enjoy expertly prepared BBQ by our kitchen team and tour our apparatus and firehouse. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Please consider joining our organization.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, the SVFD launched its new Fall Prevention Program. Over 70 members of Heritage Hills AM Club attended the presentation. In 2018 Somers Fire answered over 2000 calls for our ambulance service. Almost 300 of those calls were from residents who had fallen and injured themselves. Realizing that most falls are preventable, the SVFD launched this program to reduce what is the number one cause for ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night the SVFD hosted Vector Rescue at our weekly drill to review rope rescue techniques with our members. Three stations covering basic knots, patient packaging, and hauling and belay systems were reviewed. Thank you again to Vector Rescue for the excellent class. The SVFD has drill every Monday and Wednesday night to ensure that we can provide the best service possible to the residents and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On September 29th 2019, the Somers Fire District held its annual inspection. Inspection is a tradition where the manpower and apparatus are presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners, visiting dignitaries, and town officials. The manpower and apparatus line up at the Amawalk firehouse for a walkthrough and the apparatus is judged on cleanliness by the Fairchester Hose Haulers. Following the formal ... (Full Story & Photos)